Tag Archives: heart disease

It’s not news: daily exercise is good for your heart. But just because it’s good for you doesn’t mean it’s easy to do. The American Heart Association suggests at least 30 minutes a day for five days a week of moderate activity to promote heart health and as a valid…

More than 720,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year, 73 percent of whom don’t recognize the symptoms in time to call 911. In heart attacks that occur at home, CPR is a vital, lifesaving tool. CPR, which stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is the first aid procedure used to restore…

Our hearts are one of the most important organs we have. They control the flow of blood throughout our bodies, and we often refer to them when talking about emotions. Diseases affecting our hearts and blood vessels are a serious global health threat. Each February, people around the country raise…

February is American Heart Month. In an effort to continue the drive toward heart health awareness, the following is re-posted from the Mayo Clinic website. For the original article, click here. You can prevent heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are five strategies to help you protect…

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number 1 killer in women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. February 7th is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease in women. Heart Attack Symptoms…

The greatest gift you can give yourself or others is peace of mind… and with the latest medical ID bracelets from American Medical ID, peace of mind never looked so good! Who should wear a medical ID? If you have ongoing medical conditions, drug or food allergies, or are taking…

This post is taken from content on the American Heart Association website for the sole purpose of education and spreading awareness of heart disease in women. Please take a moment to visit the American Heart Association website here. Heart Attack Symptoms in Women We’ve all seen the movie scenes where…

The post is part of the series “Life Stories” where we asked our customers to tell us their stories on why they wear a medical ID. My Medical ID Can Mean the Difference Between Life and Death I’m a mother of three with a 15 year old and twin girls…

It is hard to explain to those who don’t know what it is like to be in pain or feel sick on the inside and look perfectly fine on the outside. Wearing a medical ID can help spread awareness of invisible illnesses like Crohn’s Disease, PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Diabetes,…

If you’ve recently switched to a healthier diet, you might be surprised to learn that even some healthy foods are better than others. Select fruits, wines and fish, known as “superfoods,” help to promote heart health with extra benefits such as antioxidants and omega-3’s. 1. Red Wine In addition to being…